The 27 Greatest Summer Blockbusters of the Century, Ranked

by Julia Hays, for Metacritic – August 14, 2017

Big-budget action flicks, family-friendly films and much-anticipated sequels are among the blockbusters that have had fans flocking to the theaters every summer.

But of those summer films grossing $100 million (domestically) or more, which have been the best? Find out as we rank the most critically acclaimed summer blockbusters of the 21st century by Metascore below.

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78 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts follows the titular character as he discovers more about Lord Voldemort's dark past and prepares to battle the evil wizard.

“One of the series's best, with spectacular effects, nuanced performances and witty dialogue.” —Claudia Puig, USA Today